Breville BSM600SILUSC The Smoking Gun Food Smoker, Stainless Steel Burner Chamber, Silver/Black

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Container: The Mitbak 12” Smoking Gun Plastic Dome is a great all-around choice (or just use a bag, or plastic wrap over a bowl or jar) Depending on the price you can get a smoker that gives great barbecue with very little effort. One question you want to answer is how involved do you want to be in the process. Barbecue is a long and noble tradition of people sitting by the fire making great food. Do you want to set it and forget it or do you want to take an active part in the food you cook? Look for the electronic or computer control features that may automate some of the processes for you.

Of all the smoking guns on our list, the Homia is the one that takes the “gun” part most seriously! Its design is definitely gun-inspired (although it’s obviously still a kitchen device). The instructions even say to “pull the trigger.” It’s definitely a distinctive design, which makes this device immediately recognizable among all the options out there. The Gourmia Portable Infusion Smoker is a super compact and easy to use smoking gun. It has a very sleek design and makes a very minimalist statement when perched on your counter. Even with its small size, this smoking gun can create everything you want in your smoking ventures without pulling along too much equipment along with it. The PolyScience Breville smoking gun easily takes the top place on our list. It’s designed for professional users, so you know you aren’t getting a poorly made or limited version designed for home cooks who don’t know any better. We all want to make life a bit easier, and with the products that come with the Handy Smoker, that is possible. The Handy Smoker smoker also comes with two smoking levels as well. Although not three as some have, the two levels should be plenty to get the level of smoke you want for any recipe. It was easy to use and effective, and while this kit ranks up with some of the other options in terms of cost, we consider it worth it. With this kit, you don’t need to buy any supplemental equipment—it all comes as part of a set, and the quality of the materials is very good.

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Add real smoke flavor to your culinary creations. You can choose what type of wood you use based on how it complements what you’re cooking, so the possibilities are incredible. You do not need a ton of space to keep this bad boy in your home and it can get the job done in a matter of minutes without being plugged in. This smoking gun is not rechargeable, but have no fear, it has a great battery within it that works with the touch of a button. Many Culinary Lore readers, after reading this entry, opt for a less expensive unit to try their hand at indoor smoke infusing. A popular choice on a budget is the Gramercy Kitchen Co. Portable Smoke Infuser Bundle.

Both the smaller Camerons Gourmet Mini Smoker and the larger Cameron Stovetop Smoker will sit on any type of hob indoors, or can be used outdoors on a BBQ. These images show the Camerons Gourmet Mini Smoker. The MITBAK Portable Handheld Cold Smoking Gun has a few fun features among many other more standard ones. First, it comes with a smoking dome which can be a great feature when you are trying to show off your culinary skills to your dinner party. It is specially designed and makes smoking individual items with flare a total breeze. In contrast, cold smoking doesn't cook your food but it does bring flavour, and after enough time will also help preserve it. The Sage by Heston Smoking Gun is a chef's favourite tool for adding cold smoke theatre to dishes. The ProQ cold smoke generator is the ultimate tool to smoke a whole side of salmon, pork belly for bacon, cheese or nuts. What’s the difference between a smoker and a BBQ?

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Take this smoker to any pool party, boys night, wine evening, or simply to spice up your salmon at home. The Gourmia can go far and wide with its accessibility and ability to produce a large amount of smoke regardless of its small size. If you want all the bells without the whistles, then this smoking gun is the one for you. TMKEFFC Smoking Gun Food Smoker Infuser Fire source: do you have a lighter, or a utility lighter, or even matches at home? If so, you’re all set. If not, you’ll want to get one of those to light your smoking gun. But, a handheld smoker like the Breville PolyScience The Smoking Gun is not really a smoker in that regard. Real smoking is slow and takes hours. Some people smoke their meats for up to 13 hours. A handheld smoker is more of a smoke infuser or smoke flavoring device. In principle, this is a great idea. We love smoke flavor in our foods but we don’t always want to grill outdoors! And liquid smoke flavoring is not the same at all. So, why not an easy and portable way to put some smoke into our food? My favourite use for a cold smoker is for making smoked salmon - a huge treat throughout Autumn and Winter, and a real showstopper on a Boxing Day platter. Even more, this product has a vacuum sealer machine that comes with it to ensure your food’s freshness. The vacuum sealer works with wine stoppers, vacuum containers, and even plastic zip bags.

The items featured in this piece were tested by Kate Dingwall, a seasoned beverage writer and sommelier who has spent the last five years writing about wine and spirits and the last decade as a working sommelier. Her work appears in various national outlets, both print and digital.

Bonus: we reached out to several companies on this list to clarify specific points about their products, and the Homia team was the fastest to respond. Their great communication makes us even more confident in recommending their product. The Costway 2-in-1 Professional Smoking Gun is a smoking gun that comes with all the equipment you could ever need. It is a smoker and vacuum sealer as well, but it will arrive with a USB charging cord, vacuum sealing bags, and a few other items to get you started and keep you smoking going. It is portable, but it is also able to stand alone on its own without the fuss of standing over your dish for precious minutes. If you are not in need of a smoker for cold items, then this is a fantastic option for you. It is also extremely affordable which is always a win for you and your wallet! So, consider what your needs are for smoking and then decide if the Wancle fits the bill. Handy Smoker Gun Infusion Set We won’t deny that the Crafthouse By Fortessa Glass Smoking Cloche is a luxurious smoker, but this makes it all the better for gifting. With a classic design, ease of use, and pro-level functionality, infusing smokey depth into whatever you choose is simple and stylish. This makes it a great device to get creative with — we highly recommend working with herbs, spices, and wood chips. The 12 best food smoker guns you can buy today come from the Joe Chef Professional, Eurolux, MITBAK, Gourmia Portable, TMKEFFC, Nia Home & Kitchen 2-in-1, Costway 2-in-1 Professional, Wancle, Handy Smoker, Gramercy Kitchen Co. Bundle, Polyscience Breville Gun Pro, Chefhut Portable, and Homia.